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Milwaukee, and the state of Wisconsin in general, is a family-friendly destination. For those looking for ways to entertain the kids for an afternoon, a variety of spots around town offer opportunities for fun learning experiences. A day at the children's museum or a trip to the city's world-famous zoo are just a couple of activities for kids in Milwaukee.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum, located in O'Donnell Park, was established in 1995. Everything about Betty Brinn is hands-on. In the Trading Place Gallery, children can role-play as bank tellers and market shop owners as they learn the inner workings of a real community. In the Artastic wing, they can participate in music, dance and live theater. There's also a spot called Betty's Busy Backyard, which is a fun-house of stimulation for toddlers.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

929 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53202

414-390-5437

bbcmkids.org

Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo was founded in 1892 and has been a popular attraction ever since. This enormous zoo covers 200 acres and is home to 2,500 animals. The zoo is famous for African wildlife, especially its cheetahs and primates. Exciting activities for children in particular include camel and pony rides, a carousel and a small locomotive-style zoo train, which chugs throughout the entire complex. The zoo is also available for catered children's birthday parties throughout the year.

Milwaukee County Zoo

10001 W. Bluemound Road

Milwaukee, WI 53226-4384

414-771-3040

milwaukeezoo.org

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, more commonly known as The Domes, is operated by the Milwaukee County Parks System. The giant Tropical, Arid and Show Domes, all built in the 1960s, are spread across a park lawn. The Tropical Dome is one large rain forest, where exotic plant species thrive in a humid climate. The Arid Dome consists of desert plants from such regions as Madagascar and the Canary Islands. Finally, the Show Dome features five different seasonal floral displays from around the world.

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)

524 S. Layton Blvd.

Milwaukee, WI 53215

414-649-9830

county.milwaukee.gov

Miller Park

Miller Park, where the Milwaukee Brewers play, is even more of a thrill for kids than most stadiums. The state-of-the-art facility was built in 2001 with a retractable roof to avoid any chance of a rain delay. Each home game features a sausage mascot race, and every time a Brewer player hits a home run, children watch in delight as the team's mustachioed mascot, "Bernie Brewer," whisks down a giant yellow slide in center field. Also, when children sign up for the "Brewers Kid's Club," they receive T-shirts, caps and other Brewers items.

Images related to Milwaukee

A collage of images of landmarks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, taken in 2013 and 2014. Clockwise, from top: Milwaukee skyline, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Central Library, Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, Marquette Hall at Marquette University, Miller Park, and the Basilica of St. Josaphat.

Mitchell_Park_Horticultural_Conservatory, Wisconsin, Three beehive-shaped glass domes, each with a distinct climate and setting, make up the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.